It's 2:39am

...and I'm still awake. And guess what? I have to be up at 5:30 to start another week at Paul Mitchell. Not to say I'm not excited to get back into a routine but this whole 'time off' thing has completely wrecked my sleep schedule as I'm biased to staying up way too late and sleeping in way too long everytime I get the chance. Awful routine to continue until the night before I go back.

So I've tried saying my prayers, which usually works but I guess I was just wide awake..reading countless Texts From Last Night..perousing facebook..and simply closing my eyes and waiting as I was told "always works" by the wise Brady Young..but even his advice has failed me. So here I sit listening to William Fitzsimmons (check him out) with a powerade wondering how the heck I'm going to function here in about 3 hours. Oh, joy!

Hmm..I bought a gym membership today! For all those reading who know me, I'm almost positive you just passed out mid-read. Yes, I, Bailey Ranard, joined a gym. For those who don't know me..I hatee working out and would rather sit on the couch and watch E! than even begin to think about treadmills, weights, and sweating. But I had a rather funny moment in the airport last week when I had to run to catch my flight and found myself completely worn out and exhausted after about 3 minutes of frantic jogging. That right there did it for me. I need to get in shape! I don't want to lose weight or anything..but just tone up and be prepared for any close-call flights in my future. So I'm actually motivated for once. I bought a tanning package and even tried to buy healthy food at the grocery tonight too..here's to a new me! Good way to start the new year, I'd say. So my first workout rendezvous starts tomorrow..complete with a Zumba class, which I've actually done before and love..so wish me luck!

I'm still amazed at the amount of peace Christ has granted me over the last week. Everything seems to be falling into place. Like I said yesterday, I have so much to look forward to in regards to my humble return to Crawfordsville. I am so thrilled to have a job lined up in a salon that will be starting up at the end of my dad's Workforce Plus building and I will be working off booth rent which means I will be able to have my own station, work my own hours, use whatever product line I would like, and name my own prices. What a huge blessing. Plus the idea of being around the people I love most in this world is just so exciting. God is so good. Pleaseeee next 6 weeks hurrrry up!!

Alright, if I don't attempt sleep at least a little I clearly won't be able to stay awake tomorrow. So here I go again. Maybe I'll try counting sheep...

Goodnight. xo. Psalm 34.